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Rodent infestation under control: survey

Rodent infestation under control: survey

Hong Kong's Rodent Infestation Rate for the first half of 2011 was 1.8 per cent, according to the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.

Contract awarded for Harbour Area Treatment Scheme Stage 2A

A $680 million contract for the construction of an effluent tunnel and disinfection facilities has been awarded by the Drainage Services Department.

HKMA and Taiwan FSC to cooperate in baking supervisory

The HKMA and the Taiwan Financial Supervisory Commission cooperate in banking supervisory.

Electric vehicles to be tried in public transport

Electric vehicles in Hong Kong will soon be be tried in the public transport sector, including buses, coaches and taxis.  

Hacking forces HKEx to widen data distribution

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing will widen its information distribution, in the wake of yesterday's hacking of its website.

HKEx profit up 14% to $2.6b

Funds raised in the Hong Kong IPO market reached $174.7b in the first half of 2011.

Taiwan tourists get visa-free stay in Hong Kong

They get seven days of visa-free stay if they have mainland travel permits.

ZTE Corp to expand following profit decline

The telecom equipment maker plans to focus on expansion activities of network operators.

Cathay Pacific first half profit down to HK$2.81bn

Yet passenger revenue for the period surged 15.9% to HK$31.77bn.

Heavy metal-tainted Chinese medicines recalled

The Department of Health warned against buying three proprietary Chinese medicines, namely, Specific Hou Ton Qing, Bi Yan Pian and Pe Min Kan Wan.

Taiwan travellers given extended stay

Finance Minister John Tsang says Taiwan residents with Mainland entry permits may visit Hong Kong for up to 30 days, - up from just seven - without applying for any endorsement from September 1.

Solomon Systech invests in C2 Microsystems for Internet TV

The move brings about strategic introduction of new product line as growth engine and enables the company to tap into booming Internet TV market.

Pacnet chosen by PPLive for its Asia network expansion

The leading online video company in China is partnering with Pacnet to deliver digital media content to users in Singapore and across Southeast Asia.

ACE Life launches its CNY-denominated endowment plan

ACE Renminbi Endowment Plan offers competitive guaranteed returns and potential gains from the appreciation of the currency.

Ming Fung Jewellery joins forces with L Capital

The move aims to bring synergies and enhances competitive edge for expansion in Greater China.

AGTech gross profit up to 45% to HK$33.4mn

The company achieved a business turnaround with profit from business operation reaching HK$272,000.

Proposed 3rd airport runway faces pollution woes

Study shows Hong Kong airport’s proposed runway may cause the level of nitrogen dioxide to go beyond the government’s limit.